Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 15: As per the directions of Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands to ensure active participation in Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0, the district administration, South Andaman undertook intensive cleaning drive today at the District Office premises as part of the ongoing Campaign being observed from Oct. 2 to 30.
As part of the campaign, the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, along with the Assistant Commissioner, South Andaman and the Additional District Magistrate, South Andaman actively participated in the cleanliness drive in collaboration with officers and staff of the District Administration, including CDVs, DRMs and contractual personnel. The drive covered various areas of the District Office premises and focused on cleanliness, effective space management and the removal and proper disposal of waste, scrap and obsolete materials. During the drive, approximately 250 kgs of waste was collected.
Further, efforts were undertaken to ensure the effective utilisation of available space within the office premises. As part of the ongoing Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0, the Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, directed all officers and staff of the District Office to undertake cleanliness drives from 8.30 AM to 10.30 AM on all working days until October 30, 2026, with the objective of maintaining cleanliness, promoting effective workplace organisation and enhancing the overall hygiene and appearance of the Government Office. The waste collected during these drives shall be properly segregated, including e-waste, and handed over to the concerned authorised agencies for scientific disposal in accordance with the applicable guidelines and prescribed procedures.
The District Administration, South Andaman, reiterates its commitment to maintaining a clean, orderly and efficient office environment and calls upon all officers and staff to actively participate in the campaign and sustain these efforts through regular cleanliness drives and responsible waste management practices.